Suzhou
Pretty teahouse in a historic wood-fronted building on the edge of the canal that runs parallel to Pingjiang Lu. Tall windows that open directly onto the…
Must-see nightlife in Asia
Mumbai (Bombay)
Though a tad gimmicky, this Bandra hot spot is filled to the brim almost nightly with mingling 30-somethings with one eye on the drink ticker – prices…
Kansai
With convenient early hours and open generously late, this simple spot serves pour-over coffee, with beans from cult-fave Tokyo roaster Onibus, and local…
Taipei
Don't let the name put you off – it literally means Mother's Mouth Coffee – this little cafe is always heaving with locals. It's halfway along the bike…
Singapore
It may no longer be such a see-and-be-seen place, but KPO remains a solid spot to kick back with a beer, especially on the rooftop terrace. It's a…
Taipei
Speciality coffees, including local choices such as Alishan, on the 2nd floor of a Dihua St heritage building (originally the chemist AS Watson & Co)…
Beijing
With its world flags, wall scribbles and cheap western chow, this is Beijing's only bonafide backpacker hangout, sharing a building with 365 Inn. By day…
Taipei
This well-established joint (two decades and still going strong) seems dated with Taiwan's newfound love of craft-beer taprooms and cocktail speakeasies…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
This branch of a generic national karaoke chain was immortalised as a location in the film Lost in Translation. Another draw: the rack of costumes in the…
Beijing
Beer nerds like to pour scorn on Panda Brew, a Beijing-born brand that doesn't quite cut it with the best of them. In the interest of fairness, make your…
Macau
A chic Italian restaurant converted from an old two-storey house, with plush wicker sofas on the roof for high-angle views of Taipa Village against a…
Hualien
This corner shop is famed for its 'steel pipe tea' (鋼管紅茶; gāngguǎn hóngchá; from NT$25), which is sent down to the serving counter via a system of tubes.
Shanghai
Shanghai's tea shops are quickly catching up with their coffee counterparts. InWE Tea is one of the modern outlets reinventing the way we enjoy the world…
Macau
An amber-lit cafe with open frontage operates from a 60-year-old low-rise. Buy your pour-over or craft beer, head up to the 2nd floor, and make yourself…
Kuching
At Monkee Bar, 50% of profits go to the Orangutan Project, a wildlife-conservation NGO that works at Matang Wildlife Centre. If the idea of 'drinking for…
Beijing
For the hordes of students in Wudaokou, all roads lead to Lush. By day it dishes up breakfast, burgers and salads at student-friendly prices and…
Kochi (Cochin)
Rust-red walls, cushy sofa booths and sports screens set the scene at this cosmopolitan bar at Ernakulam's art deco Grand Hotel, where beers, cocktails…
Ulaanbaatar
A part of the all-encompassing Modern Mongol chain, this resto-pub is noteworthy for brewing its own beer using traditional Austrian techniques. Most folk…
Taipei
If you're not into tea this is the perfect place for a decent coffee with a fantastic view. There's also cake, sandwiches and a range of drinks and you'll…
Jakarta
Coffee where you least expect it, this Glodok stalwart in the heart of the Petak Sembilan Market opened in 1927. Patrons sit on mismatched plastic stools…
Beijing
Longstanding alleyway bar that knows how to mix a cocktail. The current Chinese owners have retained many of MMC's original signature drinks, such as the…
Chongqing City
Not much to do with the Emerald Isle, but by far the best spot in town to catch live sport, especially the English Premier League, NBA and NFL. Strong…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
This over-the-top lounge bar is from the same people behind the equally over-the-top Robot Restaurant, and is in the same building; enter around the back…
Osaka
In the shadow of the Umeda Sky Building, this bar and bottle shop specialises in local and international craft beers. Order and enjoy around the counter,…
Chinatown & the CBD
Perched atop a mini cinema, Screening Room, this rooftop bar is a mix of arresting city views, tipsy expats and knockout cocktails. For audible…
Fukuoka
One of the better pub chains in Japan, this bar attracts a nice mix of Japanese and gaijin (foreigners). Begin your evening with happy-hour cocktails (…
Beijing
Finding this discreet hutong hideaway is half the fun, but the creative cocktails (around ¥90), like an Old Fashioned made with coconut-oil-infused gin,…
Phuket Town
Dripping with Old Phuket charm and the owner’s fabulous trinket collection, this intimate, century-old, unsigned house has two identities: half glamorous…
Taitung
Passionate coffee enthusiast Rory Lee lovingly roasts his own beans, producing edgy espressos (from NT$70) and a range of single-origin brews (NT$150-200)…
Osaka
Pop in for a drink at this cosy, mellow bar with a beach-shack vibe, Southeast Asian and Okinawan munchies and a big window for bang-on views of the…
Hakone
This lakeside cafe, open early for those looking to beat the crowds, has great views inside and from the outside terrace. There's a bakery on the ground…
Cameron Highlands
The cafe at Boh Sungei Palas Tea Estate serves (you guessed it) Boh-brand brews: by the bag, loose-leaf or infused with lemongrass. While waiting for your…
Jeollabuk-do
A fine coffee shop with an eclectic, factory-like design that captures Gunsan's industrial character.
Hat Patong
Fresh from a makeover, Molly's is one of a number of Irish boozers in Patong. Crammed full of dark-wood furniture, sports screens and pool tables, it's…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
The original Booth brewpub (there are now eight in Seoul) looks the part with its pop-art murals and warehouse-chic interior, but beer aficionados have…
Manila
Much more than a simple refuelling stop for museum patrons, ‘M Café’ is a magnet for Manila’s chi-chi class. It’s usually more of a place to warm up for…
Macau
The younger sibling of Terra Coffee House is known for their aromatic single-origin drip coffee and creative pairing of flavoured ice-cream and espresso…
Macau
Olive green walls surround a bar area and a couple of pine-wood tables at Cafe Philo, which roasts its own beans to make good crema espressos and nuanced…
Shenzhen
When you're done gallery-hopping at OCT-LOFT, the tree-shaded terrace of this postindustrial hangout is a choice perch to nurse a beer and watch the world…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Retaining the original post-office ceiling, decked out with modern sculptures and some decidedly futuristic underfloor lighting, Post Bar exudes class…
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